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Matt Fearin joins Epsilon as Chief Information Security Officer

DALLAS, TX – September 14, 2015 – Epsilon, the global leader in creating connections between people and brands, today announced that Matt Fearin has joined as Chief Information Security Officer, reporting to Bryan Kennedy, Chief Executive of Epsilon/Conversant.

As Chief Information Security Officer, Matt will have enterprise-wide responsibility for information security and compliance, including policy, procedures and guidelines for Epsilon and its affiliates. Matt will also have overall responsibility for security risk management functions and will drive the direction of the information security architecture. He will manage the ongoing execution of applications, data protection, voice and data communications systems as well as all information security systems monitoring, analysis, detection and incident response processes.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to the Epsilon leadership team. He comes to Epsilon with a unique perspective and financial services expertise that will take our information security offerings to the next level,” said Kennedy. “With over twenty years of experience, Matt is the right leader to address the complex and rapidly evolving security challenges that our company, clients and partners face.”

Matt brings to Epsilon over two decades of experience and a diverse background in Product Development, IT Risk Management and Information Security at Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Chase and, most recently, Capital One, where he was the Divisional Information Security Officer in the Auto Lending, Mortgage and Lending Service business. In this role, he led the overall information security program including information security research and development, engineering, cyber intelligence and technical compliance functions.

“The marketing industry relies heavily on data and infrastructure while presenting a complex business and regulatory environment that requires a holistic approach to securing, protecting and managing systems, processes, people and technology,” explained Matt. “Epsilon has led the industry through their proactive approach to information security and compliance and I look forward to continuing to advance and evolve these efforts.”

Matt will be based in Epsilon’s headquarters in Irving, TX.

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About Epsilon

Epsilon is the global leader in creating connections between people and brands. An all-encompassing global marketing company, we harness the power of rich data, groundbreaking technologies, engaging creative and transformative ideas to get the results our clients require. Recognized by Ad Age as the #1 World CRM/Direct Marketing Network, #1 U.S. Digital-Agency Network and #1 U.S. Agency from All Disciplines, Epsilon employs over 7,000 associates in 70 offices worldwide. Epsilon is an Alliance Data company. For more information, visit epsilon.com, follow us on Twitter @EpsilonMktg or call 1 800 309 0505.